This Level 3 OFQUAL regulated RQF Paediatric First Aid training course has been developed for those who are working with children and infants. It will be of particular interest to teachers, child minders, nursery workers, nannies, crèche assistants, playgroup personnel and anyone else who has a responsibility for their welfare whilst in your care.

This Paediatric First Aid training course is ideal for individuals who are responsible for children and infants in a group or one to one setting. The topics covered in this 2 days Paediatric First Aid course are in accordance with current guidelines published by the Resuscitation Council (UK).

New legislation from the Department of Education requires all newly qualified level two and three child carers to have either an emergency paediatric first aid or full paediatric first aid certificate. This 2 days PFA course satisfies the guidelines and criteria as laid down by OFSTED forthe Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). To view the latestEYFS guidance 2017 which came into effect on 3rd April 2017 please click here.

Duration

This Paediatric First Aid training course is taught for 12 hours over 2 days and consists of theoretical and practical sessions. This 12 hours PFA course can also be spread over a maximum of 6 weeks, ensuring that each session is a minimum of 2 hours (subject to extra cost). The class ratio for this qualification is a maximum of 12 learners to 1 Trainer/Assessor.

Assessment is ongoing by the instructor. This qualification is assessed through the completion of a written workbook, practical demonstration and oral questioning.

Certification

An OFQUAL regulated RQF Level 3 Paediatric First Aid course certificate lasting three years will be issued subject to successful completion of the course by the delegate.

Important Information

Please note that it is a requirement that candidates must be at least 16 years of age and physically able to carry out the procedures detailed in the course outline and must attend all sessions to be eligible for assessment.

Candidates should have good English literacy and numeracy skills to understand the course and to complete the assessments.

Please also note that ID will need to be checked at the outset of the course for candidate verification process.

The training room should be quiet and of appropriate size.

Staff should be off work and not expected to be on duty.

Staff attending should remain on the course for the entire duration of the training course.